I forgot to mention that there was a change in the Let's Talk Hookup schedule and I will now be hosting the show on Saturday, May 15th with "Rock Cod" Rick Maxa. As always I am really looking forward to the opportunity. After all the years I still consider Pete's show the best fishing forum, with the broadest scope, and finest guests in Southern California. For anglers who like to stay connected with the latest advancements in methods and tackle, the political issues that affect our favorite past time, the individuals that are a significant part of the fishing business, and the fishing itself, Let's Talk Hookup is unsurpassed. Pete and Ricky do a fantastic job of bringing out the best in their guests, while keeping the show interesting and entertaining.

Also, and everyone who reads this daily narrative know how keen I am on this topic, Let's Talk Hookup features live guests, with real faces and names, who are connected to the fishing business as a part of their livelihood. They are accountable for the information and opinions they share with all of us on the radio. This is a big deal to me in the age of anonymous "experts" who spend their days on the blogs. Let's Talk Hookup is the real deal. Every time I have the opportunity to be part of the show I am proud and satisfied to know that I am connecting with thousands of anglers who love to do exactly the same thing that I do.
Pete and Ricky do a tremendous amount of good for sport fishing, represent our fishery and industry in a professional manner from which we all benefit, and definitely should have your support. Represent our fishery in a manner from which we all benefit - think about that. That idea is paramount for the future of our fishery in California and Mexico. Every one of us, anglers and professionals alike, bear responsibility in this arena.

Speaking of representing our fishery in a positive way, today's photos feature tagging veterans Andy Cooperman and Len Cunningham (shoving tuna over the side) who have done an exemplary job by releasing hundreds, literally hundreds, of tuna in the name of science over the last six years. These men have embraced the tagging project with zeal while continuing to join us on other Royal Star voyages equally pleased to stock up the larder. Also, I had to repeat another photo of fishing giant Steve Kimbrough with his 220 in the scoop coming on board. A bona fide fish killer, Steve also set a fantastic example for all his peers by embracing the tagging project with genuine enthusiasm. It is our future to win or lose. Ours...

Tim Ekstrom



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